A complete lesson covering specification section 4.2.4 b of the OCR A level chemistry the link between infrared radiation and global warming. It covers how certain bonds absorb IR radiation and then vibrate more, effectively trapping heat. It explains the difference between the green house effect and global warming. It also looks at some of the ways we are making the problem worse as well as the possible effects. In revision it also includes the role of HFCs and HCFCs. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 h of the OCR Chemistry specification- combing IR spectrum, mass spectrum and chemical analysis to identify molecules. It quickly recaps empirical formula and using the two spectra through a worked example. It then provided lots of student practice. A worksheet is included. The lesson includes full notes, a starter, many student activities and a differentiated revision summary at the end. All answers included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 f and g of the OCR Chemistry specification- mass spectroscopy. It shows how the molecular ion is formed and how the M peak can be used to determine molecular mass. It also covers fragmentation and the uses of fragments to help identify compounds. It also discusses the M+1 peak and its implications, including a formula to discover the number of carbons. The lesson closes with some practice using mass spectra, The lesson includes a starter, full notes, a variety of student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end, All answers included

A full lesson covering section 5.1.1 i of the OCR a level chemistry specification- the rate determining step. It covers how to analyse results to calculate the order of reactants and how to use this to work our reaction mechanisms. There are worked examples allowing for a ‘I do- we do-you do’ style of delivery. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end All answers included

A full lesson covering specification point 5.1.1 d, e and f- rate concentration graphs. it includes how to collect the data, the use of a colorimeter and the difference between zero and first order reactants. It covers calculating the rate from gradients as well as working out half lives. I also shows how to calculate k using a tangent or the half life. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 b, c, d and e of module 5 the OCR A level chemistry course- calculating Kc. It remind students what Kc and how to calculate it when given the data. It then covers deriving the units for Kc and the two types of equilibria (homogeneous and heterogeneous). The lesson closes with how to calulate Kc directly from experimental results including the use of titrations to establish concentration. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, worked examples, lots of student practice and a differentiated summary at the end All answers provided

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.1.3 n and o of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- Neutralisation. The lesson opens by considering the use of a pH meter to track a neutralisation reaction. This also includes data for plotting a pH curve. It then moves on to looking at the end point of a titration as well as the equivalence point. It explains the colour change that occurs at the end point and why it happens. The final part of the lesson considers different indicators and how to choose which would be the best to use for each titration. The final activity is an exam question. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so most of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

This is a complete lesson covering sections 5.2.3 J and K of the OCR Chemistry specification- Fuel cells. The lesson starts be recapping some electrode potential calculations and a method for measuring those potentials. It then introduces cells and discusses the difference between primary and secondary cells along with associated calculations. The lesson then focuses on fuel cells including the difference between an alkaline and an acid fuel cell The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included. I actively try to reduce photocopying, so all of the lesson resources are within the PowerPoint rather than as extra sheets.

A revision Powerpoint for AQA C3 quantitative chemistry Contains guidance, worked examples, students examples and answers for MR calculations, mole calculations, reacting masses and concentration calculations Designed to work with one of my other resources- a sheet summing up the different calculations found in C3

PowerPoint recapping the main information for ionic and metallic bonding along with summary questions in the PPT with answers Includes starter activity with answers Also attached are a series of exam questions with answers. these are predominantly aimed at the 4/5 borderline

PowerPoint revising the content of AQA C4 electrolysis. Included is a starter recapping gas tests Summary activity encouraging students to work out the products of various electrolysis experiments Exam questions and answers provided at grade 4/5 (standard) ands grades 6/7/8 (higher)

A full lesson covering point 4.2.2e of the OCR A level Chemistry specification- the environmental issues caused by haloalkanes. It covers the development and use of organohalogens as well as the mechanisms by which CFCs cause damage to the ozone layer. It also includes the other chemicals that may damage the ozone layer and the chemicals that are being used as an alternative. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various student activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers included.

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.1 b, d and e- the combustion, elimination and substitution reactions of alcohols. It covers the combustion of alcohols, the difference between burning alcohols and alkanes, the dehydration of alcohols to form alkenes, how heating under reflux works and substitution reactions with hydrogen halides. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, various independent student learning activities and a fully differentiated summary at the end. All answers are included

A complete lesson covering section 4.2.4 a, c, d and e of the OCR A level specification- the use of infrared spectrum to analyse compounds. It covers how the spectra are formed, what the peaks mean and they can be analsysed. The lesson includes a starter, full notes, lots of independent student activities and exam questions and a differentiated summary at the end. Also includes a worksheet

A full lesson covering section 5.1.1.g and h of the OCR Chemistry specification as well as PAG 10.1- the use of rate and concentration graphs especially in clock reactions. It covers what a rate coneration graph is and how they can be used to work out both the order of reactant and the value of k for reactions. It introduces clock reactions and the method and analysis for PAG 10.1 The lesson includes a starter, full notes, student activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers included

This is a complete lesson covering section 5.1.2 a-e of module 5 of the OCR Chemistry specification- The equilibrium constant Kp in gaseous equilibria. It remind students of the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous equiliibria and how to calculate both mole fractions and partial pressues. It then demonstrates how to uses these figures to calculate Kp and it associated units. in a cross curricular link it also looks at oxygen transport and the role of equilibria with haemoglobin. The lesson includes a starter, full detailed notes, lots of student led activities and a differentiated summary at the end. All answers provided

A complete lesson covering section 5.2.1 b and e of the OCR Chemistry specification- Born-Haber cycles. The lesson covers the construction of Born Haber cycles, building upon the study of Hess’ law from year 12. It follows the explicit instruction model of delivery with an introduction including full notes then opportunities for I do, we do and you. It includes several example questions along with exam questions. All answers provided The lesson includes a starter and a differentiated summary at the end I aim to reduce photocopying so all resources are in the PPT (27 slides in total)

A complete lesson covering section 5.2.1 c and d of the OCR Chemistry specification- enthalpies of solution. The lesson starts by covering the difference between the first and subsequent electron affinities. It then moves to showing how lattice enthalpies can be used to support calculating enthalpies of solution. It shows his these values can be calculated using practical means as well as theoretically. It closes by looking at the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions. The lesson follows the explicit instruction model with opportunities for I do, we do and you do All answers are provided. I aim to reduce photocopying so all activities are within the PPT (35 slides in total)

This is a complete lesson covering points 5.2.2 a-f of the OCR Chemistry specification- Entropy and free energy The less starts by introducing the concept of entropy and the effect that changing state, dissolving and producing a gas have on the value. It then looks at calculating entropy changes.It the looks at Gibbs free energy and how this can be calculated including the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions. The lesson follows an explicit instruction model with lots of opportunities for i do, we do, you do All answers included I am to reduce photocopying so all activities are within the PPT (30 slides in total)